The aim of the drill is to develop tackle technique leading into contact.
The Key focus for the defender is use good footwork and stay balanced and moving forward, don’t become static. Emphasise Keeping elbows tucked in getting close to the attacker and making a two handed touch on the attackers waist.
Attacker look to beat the defender with footwork
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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